Accounts Payable Accountant

About the role

Frank Porter is looking for an Accounts Payable Accountant to join its Finance team in Dubai. You will manage supplier invoices and payments, keep property expense records accurate, and support reconciliations, refunds and month-end reporting across the holiday homes operations.

Key responsibilities

• Review and process supplier invoices and payment requests for housekeeping, laundry, furnishing, maintenance, utilities, guest amenities and property supplies, confirming receipt of goods and services and obtaining approvals and supporting documents.
• Process approved payments by bank transfer or company card, confirm payments and resolve supplier queries.
• Reconcile supplier statements, advances, prepayments and outstanding balances, investigating discrepancies promptly.
• Allocate expenses accurately to properties and owner statements, flagging duplicate or unsupported charges, and support monthly expense tracking and cost reporting.
• Review supplier tax invoices, verify VAT amounts and ensure correct coding in the accounting system.
• Support month-end closing, including accruals, expense reviews and accounts payable aging reports, and keep records ready for VAT returns and audits.
• Manage petty cash, monitor the daily security deposit refund tracker and process approved refunds, and coordinate the weekly refunds meeting with Finance and Operations.
• Assist with utility payments and client payouts, and respond to finance-related emails.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• 2-4 years of experience in accounts payable or general accounting.
• Good knowledge of UAE VAT, supplier tax invoice requirements and accounting procedures.
• Experience with supplier reconciliations, payment processing and month-end closing.
• Previous experience in holiday homes, hospitality, hotels, real estate or property management in Dubai is an advantage.

Required skills

• Accounting software or ERP systems; Xero experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong attention to detail, numerical accuracy and organisational skills.